Surrey Police have launched a murder investigation after a person was fatally stabbed outside The Wheatsheaf pub on Kingston Road in Ewell on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the pub, located at 34 Kingston Road, following reports of a serious assault. Despite rapid response from paramedics, the victim died at the scene.
Police have not yet released the identity of the individual, and no arrests had been confirmed as of Tuesday evening. Officers remain at the scene conducting enquiries, gathering witness statements, and reviewing local CCTV footage to determine what led to the incident.
At the time of reporting, Kingston Road is closed to traffic, resulting in delays throughout the Ewell and Epsom area. Drivers are being urged to avoid the route and seek alternative travel options while the investigation continues.
A spokesperson for Surrey Police said officers are working to piece together the timeline of events and are appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident.
Witnesses or anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact Surrey Police via their non-emergency number or through their online reporting portal.
Further updates will be released as confirmed information becomes available.
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